Chapter 22, Problem 5E

Interpretation Introduction

Interpretation:

The name of the tripeptides abbreviated as $\text{V-T-I}$ and $\text{I-V-T}$ is to be stated in words. The C-terminal amino acid in each tripeptide is to be stated.

Concept introduction:

The amino acids are the building blocks of protein molecules. The amino acid contains amino group $\left(-{\text{NH}}_{\text{2}}\right)$, a carboxylic acid group $\left(-\text{COOH}\right)$ and side chain $\left(-\text{R}\right)$. When proteins are broken down, amino acids are produced.